Description
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich and creamy ranch garlic sauce, finished with parmesan and fresh parsley for the ultimate comforting skillet dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Add the ranch seasoning mix, heavy cream, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before serving.
- Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- Let the cream cheese soften before adding it to help create a smoother sauce.
- Avoid boiling the sauce too hard because dairy sauces can separate.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breast for extra juicy texture.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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